Paramedic punched in the face while treating an injured woman in Southam

A 37-year-old man from Southam was arrested
By News Reporter
Published 17th Jun 2021, 16:16 BST
Updated 17th Jun 2021, 17:14 BST
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A paramedic was punched in the face as he tried to help an injured woman in Southam.

Emergency services were dealing with an altercation at a property in Oak Close in the early hours of this morning (Thursday) when the attack happened.

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A Warwickshire Police spokesperson said: "Fortunately, the paramedic only suffered minor injuries.

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A paramedic was punched in the face as he tried to help an injured woman in Southam.A paramedic was punched in the face as he tried to help an injured woman in Southam.
A paramedic was punched in the face as he tried to help an injured woman in Southam.

"A 37-year-old man from Southam was arrested on suspicion of assaulting the woman and assaulting the paramedic. He remains in custody."

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "It's extremely upsetting to hear of yet another attack on one of our colleagues. Assaults on emergency service workers are not okay."